New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters meets German Foreign Minister Dr Johann Wadephul at The Landing in Northland. The New Zealand and German friendship pin created for the meeting of NZ's Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Germany's Foreign Minister Dr Johann Wadephul. For Peters, Germany is useful precisely because it’s not the usual script: a heavyweight European power turning up in the “blue continent” with capabilities and attention. For Wadephul, New Zealand is a stable anchor at the far edge of the map. And Peters was determined, by hosting the meeting at this wondrous jewel in the North, to be the very best of friends.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 03, 2026 23:51 UTC